[ECOLOG-L] Research Asst - N Footprint - Univ of Virginia

[Ryals, Rebecca]

*Nitrogen Footprint Research Assistant*

The University of Virginia Department of Environmental Sciences is seeking
an individual to manage the adoption of a nitrogen footprint tool by
universities, secondary schools and communities. A nitrogen footprint is
the contribution of an entity (e.g., a university) to nitrogen pollution
through activities such as energy consumption, food consumption, and the
associated food production. The first stage of this project will require
the individual to coordinate the application and adaptation of an existing
university-level, Excel-based nitrogen footprint tool to other universities
in diverse ecological settings. The framework of the tool is already in
place; in the first stage of the project the individual will be responsible
for both providing support to universities calculating their nitrogen
footprint and updating the model when necessary. The individual will also
be responsible for organizing multiple workshops for the project team
members and developing a Drupal-based website for the project. In
subsequent stages of the project, the individual will support adaptation of
the university-level nitrogen footprint tool to secondary schools and
communities.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, has strong writing and
communication skills, and has a demonstrated interest in sustainability as
well as independent judgment and a high degree of professionalism. The
successful candidate will be able to balance research on nitrogen
footprints with support and outreach to universities and other
stakeholders.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree by the expected start date. The
candidate must also have coursework in environmental sciences, agricultural
sciences, engineering, chemistry, computer science, planning, or related
fields and must have a background that includes an understanding of the
biogeochemical cycle of nitrogen. A minimum of 1 year of total experience
in at least 2 of the 3 following areas is required: developing and/or
managing an interdisciplinary collaborative research project (research
experience as a student may be considered); experience with web programming
(Flash, Drupal, PHP, html and/or xml); or project budget management. Strong
writing and communication skills required; as well as the ability to use
independent judgment. Advanced Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills
are required.
Prefer research experience on how human use of food and energy resources
alters the nitrogen cycle and impacts the environment as well as experience
coordinating programs with outside organizations. A Master in Science is
preferred.

To apply, complete a Staff Application through Jobs@UVa (
https://jobs.virginia.edu) and electronically attach the following: a cover
letter describing research experience and interests, a CV/Resume, and
contact information for three (3) references. Search for posting number
0614629.

Questions regarding the Staff Application process or Jobs@UVa should be
directed to:
Rachel Short
rb...@virginia.edu

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to
making a final offer of employment.

The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

[ECOLOG-L] New book: Beginner's Guide to GAMM with R

[Highland Statistics Ltd]

We are please to announce the following book:

Title: Beginner's Guide to GAMM with R.
Authors: Zuur, Saveliev, Ieno


Book website: http://www.highstat.com/BGGAMM.htm
Paperback, hardcover or EBook can be order (exclusively) from: 
http://www.highstat.com/bookorder.htm

Table of Contents: http://www.highstat.com/BGS/GAMM/TOC_7_12.pdf

Keywords:
In this book we take the reader on an exciting voyage into the world of 
generalised additive mixed effects models (GAMM). Keywords are GAM, 
mgcv, gamm4, random effects, Poisson and negative binomial GAMM, gamma 
GAMM, binomial GAMM, negative binomial-P models, GAMMs with generalised 
extreme value distributions, overdispersion, underdispersion, 
two-dimensional smoothers, zero-inflated GAMMs, spatial correlation, 
INLA, Markov chain Monte Carlo techniques, JAGS, and two-way nested 
GAMMs. The book includes three chapters on the analysis of zero-inflated 
data.



Kind regards,

Alain Zuur

--
Dr. Alain F. Zuur

First author of:
1. Beginner's Guide to GAMM with R (2014).
2. Beginner's Guide to GLM and GLMM with R (2013).
3. Beginner's Guide to GAM with R (2012).
4. Zero Inflated Models and GLMM with R (2012).
5. A Beginner's Guide to R (2009).
6. Mixed effects models and extensions in ecology with R (2009).
7. Analysing Ecological Data (2007).

Highland Statistics Ltd.
9 St Clair Wynd
UK - AB41 6DZ Newburgh
Tel:   0044 1358 788177
Email: highs...@highstat.com
URL:   www.highstat.com

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session on Ecological Disturbance

[Jaclyn Hatala Matthes]

Dear Colleagues,

We'd like to invite you to submit abstracts to the AGU Fall Meeting session
#2482, 'Ecological Disturbance: Observing and predicting disturbance
impacts'.

Session Description:
Ecological disturbances are a fundamental driver of terrestrial carbon,
water, and nutrient dynamics. Disturbances such as drought, rising
temperatures, and historical land use have instigated widespread forest
die-off, insect infestations, and catastrophic wildfire. Due to the
potential for future disturbances that are more frequent or widespread, we
urgently need observational, experimental, and modeling studies aimed at
understanding future impacts of disturbances on ecosystems. This session
focuses on studies that address the effects of ecological disturbance on
carbon, water, and nutrient dynamics, as well as methods for understanding
non-equilibrium conditions.

Confirmed Invited Speakers:
Chris Gough, Virginia Commonwealth University
Marcy Litvak, University of New Mexico
Erika Marín-Spiotta, University of Wisconsin
Rodrigo Vargas, University of Delaware

You can read more about the session and submit your abstract by August 6th
through the following link:
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session2482.html

Please feel free to forward this along to any interested parties, and
apologies for any cross-postings.

Best,
Jaclyn Hatala Matthes, Dartmouth College
Ankur Desai, University of Wisconsin
Mike Dietze, Boston University
Dave Moore, University of Arizona


-- 
Jaclyn Hatala Matthes
Assistant Professor
Dept. Geography and Grad Program in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Dartmouth College
Office: Fairchild 015
Mail: 6017 Fairchild Hall, Hanover, NH 03755
http://matthesecolab.com

[ECOLOG-L] Research Laboratory Technician Position Available at UMich

[Jennifer Blesh]

Pasted below is a Research Laboratory Technician position description for
my agroecology lab at the University of Michigan. Please distribute widely.



Best,

Jennifer

Research Laboratory Technician Position in Agroecosystem Biogeochemistry

School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan

Position Summary:
Full-time, one-year laboratory technician position focused on soil nutrient
cycling in agroecosystems is immediately available in an interdisciplinary
Sustainable Food Systems laboratory at the University of Michigan. The
Research Technician will assist scientists, graduate students, and
undergraduate assistants in performing laboratory and field procedures.
Specific position activities include setting up field experiments on
diversified grain and vegetable farms, plant and soil sampling, assisting
with preparation of research protocols, and analysis of soils and plants
including inorganic nitrogen, particulate organic matter fractionation,
total carbon and nitrogen, and preparing samples for isotope analysis. The
technician will be responsible for organizing and managing field work,
operating laboratory equipment, preparing solutions, ordering supplies,
recording and compiling data, conducting library research and literature
searches, and performing other duties as assigned.

Funding is available for one year, with possibility for position renewal.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated organizational skills and
ability to pay close attention to detail, and are expected to work both
independently and collaboratively. A Master’s degree in soil and crop
sciences, agronomy, ecology or related areas is desired, and a bachelor’s
degree and prior experience in a laboratory setting is required. Interested
persons should submit a statement of qualification, a list of relevant
course work, and a resume online under job ID #98446 by July 22nd, 2014:
http://umjobs.org/job_detail/98446/research_lab_tech_intermediate.
-- 
Jennifer Blesh
Assistant Professor
School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan
440 Church St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109


734-763-2470
jbl...@umich.edu

[ECOLOG-L] WARNING- Please send Letter to Herp and Non-Herp Aware Parents Regarding the upcoming Ninja Turtles Movie

[Allen Sa;lzberg]

IMPORTANT POINTS TO GET ACROSS

- MOVIE PREMIERES 8/8/14. TURTLE MOST OFTEN SOLD ARE BABY RED-EARED SLIDERS.
(SEE PHOTO BELOW).

- FOR THE MOMENT SEND ALL COMMENTS TO AMERICAN TORTOISE RESCUE
(i...@tortoise.com).

- TELL PARENTS OF SALMONELLA DANGER, TO SMALL CHILDREN, PEOPLE ON CHEMO AND
WITH IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASES. GO TO WEBSITE OF CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
TO CONFIRM.

- ZOOS, HERP SOCIETIES, OR WILDLIFE RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT TAKE THEM
FROM YOU.

- IN FLORIDA, THE MOST COMMON TURTLE SOLD IS ILLEGAL TO SELL OR OWN. BABY
RED EAREDS SLIDERS
(THOSE PICTURED BELOW)

- IF YOUR CHILD INSISTS ON A LIVE BABY TURTLE. PLEASE RESIST. ITS LIKE
BUYING THEM ANOTHER DISPOSABLE NINJA TOY, BUT ONE THAT YOU WIND UP TRYING TO
TAKE CARE OF.

- ONE FROM OUR EXPERIENCE, THEY WILL GET BORED OF, IT WILL DIE AN EARLY AND
INHUMANE DEATH IF NOT TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY (WHICH CAN COST A MINIMUM OF
$100.00)

- IT'S LIKE BUYING YOUR CHILD ANOTHER DISPOSABLE TOY.

- SO BUY THEM ONE OF THE MANY PLASTIC ACTION FIGURES, AND OTHER NINJA TURTLE
ITEMS AVAILABLE.

Allen Salzberg
Publisher/Editor
HerpDigest:The Only Free Internet-Only Weekly Newslettter that Reports on
the Latest Reptile and Amphibian Scientific and Conservation News
Go to www.herpdigest.org to subscribe
For more herp info follow us on our FACEBOOK fan page, and TWITTER @herpdigest
Committee Chair Conservation & Media Committees New York Turtle & Tortoise
Society
Member of the IUCN Species Survival Group for Tortoises and Fresh Water Turtles

From: American Tortoise Rescue 
Subject: Letter to Parents Regarding the Ninja Turtles Movie

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Letter to Parents About the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movie
Dear Parents:

We're asking you to save a turtle's life and perhaps even your child's.

In August, your children will be enjoying another edition of the extremely
popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. This will include a whole new
generation of kids who missed the 2007 animated film. It's fun and great
entertainment.

But, we are writing this to ask for your help. Since the first movie was
released in 1990, hundreds of thousands of live turtles, mostly water
turtles called red eared sliders, were purchased for between $10 and $25
after each ninja movie was released. The result? Many, if not most, were
dumped and even deliberately killed or flushed down the toilet. Remember
people buying thousands of dogs that ended up in shelters after 101
Dalmatians came me out? Same problem.

Unfortunately, children do not realize that real turtles do not fly, perform
stunts or do any of the exciting moves fictional movie turtles do. Parents,
trying to please their children, purchased live turtles which ended up
languishing in tanks. Or, when the kids realized after a few weeks that
these were not ninja turtles, the turtles were dumped illegally into rivers
and lakes as well as dumpsters, flushed down toilets or relinquished to
shelters and overcrowded rescues. It's estimated that 90 percent died. As an
aside, zoos do not take turtles.

Turtles have been around for 200 million years and outlived the dinosaur. Is
this the way we want to treat our precious wildlife? Most of these turtles
are taken out of the wild and sold to pet stores, breeders and mercados for
profit.

Here's the bigger problem. Turtles carry salmonella which can make a child
very, very sick and can even kill them. That's why turtles less than four
inches were banned from sale in the U.S. in 1974 and still are...tiny
turtles easily fit into a child's mouth. Children also tend to touch the
water and don't wash their hands. It's an ugly problem. A nine month old
baby in Los Angeles got salmonella meningitis from a turtle after its
parents touched it and then held the baby. We do not recommend live turtles
or tortoises for children under 13 because of salmonella exposure and
because the kids lose interest almost immediately.

What can you do to help? Buy Ninja action figures and toys instead of live
turtles and save a turtle's life, and perhaps even your child's.

Thank you. (Please spread the word and forward this email.)

Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson, Co-founders
American Tortoise Rescue

[ECOLOG-L] JOB - Assistant Professor (Forest Certification and Sustainability) Tenure Track at the University of Georgia

[PUNEET DWIVEDI]

Dear All,

Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources along with Savannah River 
Ecology Laboratory at the University of Georgia are jointly looking forward to 
fill an assistant professor position in the area of forest Certification and 
natural resources sustainability. This is a full time, tenure-track, 12-month, 
50% teaching, 50% research appointment.

Please visit this 
link
 for more details. Deadline for application is August 10, 2014.

Sincerely,
Puneet Dwivedi, PhD
Assistant Professor (Sustainability Sciences)
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
University of Georgia
Email: pune...@uga.edu
Phone: +1-706-542-2406

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session Invitation - Western Siberian Peatlands: Sources, Sinks, and Processes Affecting Carbon Effluxes

[Lane, Charles]

Colleagues,

On behalf of my colleagues from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the US EPA 
Office of Research and Development, I invite you to submit an abstract to the 
2014 AGU Fall Meeting Biosciences section session "Western Siberian Peatlands: 
Sources, Sinks, and Processes Affecting Carbon Effluxes". The session is 
described thusly:

Peatlands cover approximately 36% of the western Siberian landscape and are 
significantly influenced by manifestations of global climate change affecting 
carbon effluxes. These climatological alterations influence changes in process 
rates and fluxes of CO2, CH4, and other gases, as well as presage hydrological 
and structural changes potentially amplifying feedback loops. This session 
provides a forum to present advances in peatland science in a changing world, 
with a particular focus on how climate change is affecting the western Siberian 
peatland landscape, the world's most extensive peatland system. While 
interested in site-specific studies, we further encourage studies on peatland 
biogeochemical, physical, and hydrological processes at larger scales and the 
emergence of cross-scale patterns.

Additional information may be found here: 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session1965.html

Invited speakers include:
1) Sergey Kirpotin, Tomsk State University, 
http://www.cfsfr.org/cfs_en/layout/set/print/Recherche2/Participants-aux-projets/Pr.-Dr.-Sergey-Kirpotin
2) Laurence Smith, UCLA, http://www.geog.ucla.edu/lsmith&; 
http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=K3hy1E8J&hl=en
3) Jeff Chanton, Florida State University, 
http://eoas.fsu.edu/people/faculty/dr-jeff-chanton&; 
http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tZxd5DsJ&hl=en&oi=ao
4) Johanna Karlsson, Stockholm University, 
http://www.ink.su.se/english/research/our-researchers/m-o/m%C3%A5rd-karlsson-johanna

Note that abstracts are due by 06 August.

We appreciate your consideration, and please pass this along to interested 
colleagues.

With regards,
Charles Lane
Senior Scientist
US EPA Office of Research and Development
on behalf of session co-conveners

-  Evgeny Gordov, Director, Siberian Center for Environmental Research 
and Training; Institute of Monitoring of Climatic and Ecological Systems, 
Russian Academy of Sciences

-  Egor Dyukarev, Institute of Monitoring of Climatic and Ecological 
Systems, Russian Academy of Sciences

-  Brad Autrey, JD, US EPA Office of Research and Development

[ECOLOG-L] Job opportunity: Research Assistant Professor faculty position in Coastal Sciences OR Urban Ecology

[Michael Blum]

Research Assistant Professor in Coastal Sciences OR Urban Ecology

The Tulane / Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research (cbr.tulane.edu) at
Tulane University invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor
faculty position in Coastal Sciences or Urban Ecology. The CBR aims to
recruit an outstanding researcher with a PhD and prior postdoctoral research
experience who will merge excellence in research (65%), teaching (20%), and
service (15%), as follows:

Coastal Science Research: The incumbent will work closely with the Director
of the CBR, Dr. Michael Blum, to engage in independent and collaborative
research exploring aspects of coastal restoration in the Mississippi River
Delta and elsewhere in the northern Gulf Coast. The incumbent will be
expected to contribute to research on one or more of the following topics
(1) riverine and delta hydrology; (2) sediment transport and deposition; (3)
coastal wetland ecosystem formation, including eco-evolutionary dynamics;
(4) coastal finfish and/or shellfish responses to river diversions. The
incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas that complement
these topics.

OR 

Urban Ecology Research: The incumbent will work closely with the Director of
the CBR to engage in independent and collaborative research exploring
aspects of urbanization and counter-urbanization in New Orleans and
elsewhere. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to research on one
or more of the following topics (1) the ecology and evolution of infectious
disease in urban and surrounding environments; (2) green infrastructure and
the ecology of urban streams and wetlands; (3) coupled human natural
ecosystem dynamics; (4) valuation of ecosystem services of urban forests and
greenways. The incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas
that complement these topics.

AND

Teaching: The incumbent will teach or team-teach one undergraduate course
per year. The course, entitled "Global Change Biology", is intended for
non-major and major undergraduates with an interest in climate change,
biological responses to climate change, and conservation in a changing climate.

Service: The work carried out by the incumbent will contribute to larger
programmatic efforts to develop expertise in, as appropriate, coupled human
natural ecosystem dynamics or coastal restoration across the university. The
incumbent will assist the CBR Director with programmatic development by
contributing to the development of grant proposals and other materials to
support topical research, education, and public engagement including
programs that will be hosted at the new Tulane River and Coastal Center.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth topical knowledge
in coastal sciences (e.g., coastal geosciences, coastal ecology, or coastal
fisheries) or urban ecology (e.g. stormwater hydrology, epidemiology of
zoonotic diseases, or environmental economics). Preference will also be
given to candidates who have the desire to develop new skills and training.
The potential to obtain competitive extramural funding is also an important
consideration. An initial appointment will be for two years, with
continuation dependent upon performance and funding.  A start date in in
early fall 2014 or a mutually agreeable date in late Fall 2014 is strongly
preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

A PDF-format application package including of a curriculum vitae, statement
of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and
contact information for three professional references should be submitted
via e-mail to Ms. Shelley Meaux (c...@tulane.edu).  Please write “Research
Assistant Professor" in the subject line. For earliest consideration, apply
by 15 August 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA
Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Vegetation Removal and Restoration Recommendations in San Diego?

[Kurt Broz]

Hello all,

Does anyone have any recommendations for someone who can cut and spray 
invasive vegetation in San Diego or Riverside County? I am looking for a few 
options for a restoration project I am running on the San Luis Rey River. 
Shoot me an e-mail here or at kb...@palatribe.com if you have recommendations 
or you do the work yourself. We don't need any biological surveys, just 
vegetation removal and herbicide spraying. Thanks.

[ECOLOG-L] AGU Session on Re-evaluating the Concept of Recalcitrance During Plant Litter Decomposition

[Yang Lin]

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce our session in the upcoming AGU annual meeting 
(15-19 December 2014, San Francisco), titled Re-evaluating the Concept of 
Recalcitrance During Plant Litter Decomposition.

Recalcitrance is a term that many biogeoscientists use to describe the 
sensitivity or resistance of organic matter against decomposition processes. 
It is commonly thought that recalcitrance is an intrinsic characteristic of 
a compound defined by its molecular properties. For example, lignin is 
generally considered highly undecomposable. As a corollary, decomposition 
models treat decomposition rates as substrate properties based on substrate 
"quality" or "inherent resistance" to decomposition. But is any organic 
compound really able to "resist" decomposition? Or are organic molecular 
properties merely a factor determining the magnitude of the catabolic effort 
needed – allowing the decomposition of "recalcitrant" materials to proceed 
fast once appropriate resources are made available? In our session, we ask 
the question, how effective or useful is the concept of recalcitrance in 
understanding plant litter decomposition? We hope to address this question 
by welcoming oral and poster presentations using various approaches, from 
field experiments to new analytical techniques to ecosystem modeling. Please 
join us!

To submit an abstract to our session, please use the following 
link:https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session3430.html
The abstract submission deadline is August 6th, 2014, 23:59 EDT/03:59 +1 
GMT. If you have any questions about our session or abstract submission, 
please feel free to contact us:  Yang Lin (y...@geog.ucsb.edu). Please pass 
this announcement to any others who might be interested.

Thanks,

Yang Lin and Jennifer King
University of California, Santa Barbara

Erika Marín-Spiotta
University of Wisconsin, Madison

Markus Kleber
Oregon State University

[ECOLOG-L] MULTIPLE POST-DOCS in FRESHWATER ECOLOGY

[Rick Relyea]

In association with a move from The University of Pittsburgh to Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute (RPI), my research group will be hiring multiple
post-docs in the area of freshwater ecology.  

The research interests of the lab are broad and include disease ecology,
ecotoxicology, community ecology, animal behavior, phenotypic plasticity,
predator-prey communication, animal mating systems, and sexual selection. 
Systems of interest include wetlands, lakes, and streams. Experimental
venues range from lab studies to mesocosms to in situ experiments. For more
info, go to:
 http://www.biology.pitt.edu/person/rick-relyea
 http://www.rpi.edu/dept/bio/faculty/profiles/relyea.html

I will also be serving as Rensselaer’s director of “The Jefferson Project,”
an exciting and ambitious project to study a large lake with “smart
technology.”  This is a new collaboration of Rensselaer, IBM, and the Fund
for Lake George. Of particular interest in this project is expertise with
lake ecosystem function, experimental work in lake-based mesocosms, and food
web modeling.  For more info, go to:
 http://youtu.be/uARKFSw4ofc

Rensselaer has a growing group of aquatic ecologists, superb facilities for
aquatic research, and a beautiful field station on Lake George in eastern NY
state:
 http://www.rpi.edu/dept/DFWI/

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, research statement (including
potential research projects), and a list of 3 references to Dr. Rick Relyea
(rarel...@gmail.com) in pdf format. Interested applicants who are attending
ASIH or ESA are welcome to contact me to arrange a time to talk about the
opportunities.

[ECOLOG-L] Ecological Modeler

[Jessica Clear]

Ecological Modeler



The U.S. Geological Survey Leetown Science Center is seeking an ecological 
modeler to help develop and refine conceptual and predictive models of the 
effects land use and climate on ecological and hydrologic processes to 
forecast ecosystem structure, function, and services



Principal Responsibilities:

•   Assemble, analyze and produce composited spatial data layers of 
physical and biological elements for integration with modeling programs

•   Analyze GIS data layers to generate composited data layers by 
writing aml's (macros) and utilizing vector/raster tools and software 
products to generate spatial templates of specified scale 

•   Develop and refine conceptual, mechanistic, statistical, and 
predictive models of land use, land cover, and ecological and hydrologic 
processes to evaluate the effects of conservation practices, climate, and 
land-use change on ecosystem processes and services.

•   Assist senior scientists in writing reports and manuscripts, attend 
project meetings, prepare and present project results at scientific 
meetings and briefings



Qualifications:



•   Required - Ph.D. in suitable natural resource or ecology area with 
at least one year of experience with ecosystem modeling using models and 
tools such as Forest Vegetation Simulation (FVS), Landscape Disturbance 
(LANDIS/LANDIS II), Environmental Policy Integrated (EPIC), and Soil Water 
Assessment Tool (SWAT)  models, or open-source, multi-agent programmable 
modeling tools such as NetLogo. Contractor should also be familiar with 
ArcGIS, able to write code/scripts in programs like Python, C++, or Java 
and adept at editing and analyzing data using the following software 
systems without instruction or guidance: ArcGIS, GoogleEarth, Microsoft 
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  



•   Desirable:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and 
peer-reviewed publications in the field.



US Citizenship is required.  Candidates will be subject to a Background 
Investigation and Drug Testing.



Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security 
investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to 
classified information.



To apply, click Apply to Job below



Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions provides technical support services 
and project support personnel to our Government and industry partners. Our 
highly skilled experts support and supplement the mission, expertise, and 
skill sets of our clients. Utilizing our customer-intimate approach, we 
partner with our clients to provide strategic solutions that maximize the 
use of human and financial resources to ensure that mission-critical 
projects are completed on time and within budget. 



Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity 
and Affirmative Action employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Job posting - Molecular biologist - population genetics

[Christopher Whipps]

http://esf.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=51130

The Fish and Wildlife Disease lab at The Research Foundation of the State
University of New York for the College of Environmental Science and Forestry
(ESF) is seeking to fill a full-time appointment for a Senior Research
Support Specialist (molecular biologist) to work on 2 projects: 1)
Population genetics and genetic identification of wildlife species from
non-invasive samples (80%), and 2) molecular biology and strain typing of
Mycobacterium species from laboratory zebrafish (20%). The Senior Research
Support specialist will work on molecular biology projects led by Dr.
Christopher Whipps working with a team of faculty and graduate students
(Whipps lab http://www.esf.edu/efb/whipps/; Cohen lab 
http://jcohenlab.weebly.com/; Ryan lab http://sadieryan.weebly.com/).  This
position will require strong organization, communication, and math skills;
also must be able to handle high volume testing accurately and effectively
and work with biological tissues and infectious agents safely. 

Brief Description of Duties: DNA extraction from tissues, cultures, and
scats; running and modifying PCR assays for genotyping microsatellites from
cottontail rabbits and other wildlife species; PCR-RFLP assays for species
identification of rabbits and bacteria; preparation for DNA sequencing and
sequence analysis; troubleshooting microsatellite genotyping data; ordering
supplies; assisting graduate and undergraduate students with research;
general laboratory management. 

Required Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Microbiology or
related fields; experience in DNA extraction techniques and PCR.

Preferred Qualifications: A strong background in population genetics,
laboratory management, and microbiology. Genetics techniques including
optimizing and troubleshooting PCR, and genetic analysis. Experience with
isolation of bacteria from animal tissues, bacterial culture media
preparation, growth and preservation of cultures, bacteriological staining
and biochemical techniques.

Application Deadline:  Although applications will be accepted until the
position is filled, candidates should submit their application by August 1,
2014 to assure optimal consideration.

Application Procedure: Employment application is required to be submitted
on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/  Attach cover letter, curriculum vitae,
resume and contact information for three employment references.

[ECOLOG-L] AGU session Scaling surface-atmosphere exchange observations to the landscape

[Ankur Desai]

For your consideration:

Title: Scaling surface-atmosphere exchange observations to the landscape
ID: 2348 (Biogeosciences) 
https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session2348.html
Organizers: Stefan Metzger, NEON; Andy Fox, NEON; Ankur Desai, U Wisconsin
Invited presenters: Miguel Mahecha, Max Plank Inst BGC; Martha Anderson, USDA 
ARS; Mike Dietze, Boston U; Torsten Sachs, GFZ Postdam

The ability to absorb, store and emit heat, water, greenhouse gases and 
pollutants are essential ecosystem services. However, observations and 
numerical simulations of these processes are often made at different spatial 
and temporal scales. This limits our ability to evaluate models, develop 
efficient data assimilation techniques, and ultimately to forecast the 
spatio-temporal distribution of corresponding stocks and exchanges. For 
example, what considerations are needed to link ecosystem exchange observations 
(10^−6–10^1 km^2) to gridded land-surface models (10^2–10^4 km^2) and how can 
we quantify the associated uncertainty?

This session focusses on advances in upscaling and downscaling techniques that 
link surface-atmosphere exchange observations to models. We welcome 
contributions that quantify, map, or aggregate spatio-temporal patterns across 
scales, thus improving conceptual and quantitative understanding. Especially 
encouraged are studies that focus on spatio-temporal hierarchies of 
observations, combinations of mechanistic, data-driven, and other modeling 
approaches that explore the spatial patterning at model sub-grid scales.

co-sponsor with: A, GC, H

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Ankur R Desai, Associate Professor
on sabbatical leave (2013-2014) from 
  University of Wisconsin - Madison, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
  http://flux.aos.wisc.edu  de...@aos.wisc.edu +1-608-218-4208 -or- 
+49-152-36773296
  Current address: KIT IMK-IFU, Kreuzeckbahnstraße 19, 82467 
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

[ECOLOG-L] Science Communication Opportunity- Ocean 180 Video Challenge

[Mallory Watson]

The Ocean 180 Video Challenge is entering its second year, offering an 
opportunity for ocean scientists to practice their communication and 
presentation skills. A total of $9,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to ocean 
scientists who best communicate their research through film.

Sponsored by the Florida Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE 
Florida) and funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation, Ocean 
180 challenges scientists to communicate and share the meaning, significance, 
and relevance of their research with a broader audience.

To enter, ocean scientists are asked to produce a 3-minute video abstract 
summarizing a recent publication. Scientists at any career stage, including 
graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to participate.

Submissions will ultimately be viewed and evaluated by thousands of middle 
school students from around the world. In 2014, during Ocean 180's inaugural 
year, entries were seen by over 30,000 students participating as judges in 13 
countries. This is a fantastic way to develop your communication skills and 
make a broader impact with your research.

Submissions for the 2015 Ocean 180 Video Challenge will be accepted from 
October 1-December 1, 2014.

Information, previous winners, and full contest guidelines can be found at 
http://ocean180.org. All questions may be directed to 
i...@ocean180.org


Mallory Watson
COSEE Florida Scientist
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida   32901

Phone: 732-996-5312
Email: mwat...@fit.edu
Twitter: @Ocean180Video

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc in quantitative ecology

[Eric Ward]

I'm looking to hire a quantitative ecologist at the Northwest Fisheries Science 
Center for a 1-2 year 
post-doc who is interested in multispecies modeling, community dynamics, and 
interactions 
between humans and marine ecosystems. Our project involves constructing a 
salmon-centric model 
of the NE Pacific to quantify long term trends in salmon natural mortality, as 
well as the competition 
between marine mammals and fishing. The ideal candidate will be experienced in 
R and other 
languages, have a strong statistical background, prior experience publishing on 
predator-prey 
dynamics, and working knowledge of marine ecosystems. 

Detailed questions about the model can be directed to eric.w...@noaa.gov. 
Applicants can send a 
resume and list of three professional references (with email address for each) 
to 
j...@provantagesoftware.com

[ECOLOG-L] Natural Hazards session at the AGU 2014 Fall Meeting on "Exploring the Role of Science throughout the Disaster Lifecycle."

[David Inouye]

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to draw your attention to a Natural Hazards session at 
the AGU 2014 Fall Meeting on "Exploring the Role of Science 
throughout the Disaster Lifecycle."


We are looking for presentations from a broad array of disciplines 
and are particularly interested in the role that ecologists play in 
collecting data, guiding research, and contributing to policy 
decisions during environmental crises.


Abstracts are due 6 August 2014. The conference will take place in 
San Francisco, CA from 15-19 December. Additional information on the 
conference is available at 
http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2014/. 
Information on abstract submission is available at 
http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2014/scientific-program/.


Thank you for considering submitting an abstract to this session. 
Please let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to 
hearing from you.


 Kris Ludwig and Kiza Gates, US Geological Survey, Washington, DC, 
United States


s...@ios.doi.gov


AGU Session 3714 Exploring thhe Role of Science throughout the 
Disaster Lifecycle


https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm14/webprogrampreliminary/Session3714.html

 Preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters employs 
a wide spectrum of scientific expertise and cross-discipline and 
cross-agency coordination. This session seeks to highlight and 
evaluate the role of science throughout the lifecycle of natural and 
human-caused disasters. We welcome all contributions to this topic, 
but are particularly interested in the means in which science is 
employed during the different time periods in the disaster cycle 
i.e., preparedness, response, reecovery, and resilience. In addition, 
we are looking for speakers who address the intersection and 
collaboration among different disciplines, including but not limited 
to the earth, biological, engineering, and social sciences, 
throughout the preparedness and recovery continuum.



  

[ECOLOG-L] Survey: Pathways of Science Communication

[Matthew Wilson]

How do you communicate your research findings? Does it change depending on
the audience? Would you like to know how to reach your target audiences
(e.g. managers, the public) more effectively? 

If so, please consider taking our survey about where you find and
disseminate scientific information (and passing the link along to anyone you
may know). The survey takes between 10-15 min to complete and will help us
understand the pathways of communication between scientists and diverse
audiences such as managers, policy-makers, and the public.  

The survey results will provide data on which communication outlets are
accessed and trusted by each audience.  The ultimate goal of the survey is
to advise scientists on how best to disseminate their research findings to
effectively reach their target audiences.

The survey link can be found here: http://questionpro.com/t/AK4neZRMlu

The survey results will be anonymously tabulated and analyzed for
publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact us:
science.survey@gmail.com

Thanks!

Michael Donaldson, Post Doctoral Fellow
Ryan Germain, PhD Candidate
Elizabeth Perkin, Post Doctoral Fellow
Tonya Ramey, PhD Candidate
Matthew Wilson, PhD Student

Dept. of Forest & Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia